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Should Will loose his Oscar?

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SpringHasSprungYay · 29/03/2022 20:30

Should we forgive him because it's out of character?

Has his mental heslth taken a turn for the worse because of Jada's infidelity & narcissism?

Is it really never ok to mention a black woman's hair?

Can words really be the same as violence?

So many issues to unpick here!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbsnJ5Po6Eh/?utmmedium=copyy_link

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dazzlingdeborahrose · 29/03/2022 20:33

Well, Roman Polanski has still got his oscar.....

SnoozeAllDay · 29/03/2022 20:34

Naaah. He won the Oscar fair and square.

But I’ve gone from liking him to thinking he’s an absolute wanker.

The joke was shit and in poor taste/cruel. But there was no need for that.

Will has had instant karma the fact he’s taken all the shine off his Oscar.

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SpringHasSprungYay · 29/03/2022 20:34

@dazzlingdeborahrose

Well, Roman Polanski has still got his oscar.....
Very good point.
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SpringHasSprungYay · 29/03/2022 20:35

@SnoozeAllDay

Naaah. He won the Oscar fair and square.

But I’ve gone from liking him to thinking he’s an absolute wanker.

The joke was shit and in poor taste/cruel. But there was no need for that.

Will has had instant karma the fact he’s taken all the shine off his Oscar.

It's so disappointing isn't it.
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ShowOfHands · 29/03/2022 20:35

Perhaps have a read of the opinions on the other threads asking the same thing.

Mandyjack · 29/03/2022 20:37

Weinstein hasn't given back any of his. It was an award for his talent as an actor not for being a nice person. There are plenty of good actors who aren't that nice but they still win awards. Its not a popularity contest.

MrsTerryPratchett · 29/03/2022 20:43

There are properly repulsive, sex offenders on children who still have one.

Will Smith is smaaaaaall potatoes.

Sparklingbrook · 29/03/2022 20:43

I don't mind if he keeps it, I think the Oscars are all a bit Hmm. I agree that he won it for his acting and I'm still not 100% convinced it wasn't staged.

MrsTerryPratchett · 29/03/2022 20:44

I 100% think it was staged. I said that to DH.

Stuckinthemud88 · 29/03/2022 20:46

@MrsTerryPratchett

There are properly repulsive, sex offenders on children who still have one.

Will Smith is smaaaaaall potatoes.

Yep this.
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SpringHasSprungYay · 29/03/2022 20:47

@MrsTerryPratchett

I 100% think it was staged. I said that to DH.
Why would they stage that?
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ReeseWitherfork · 29/03/2022 20:48

No, not a fan of cancel culture. He has apologised.

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SpringHasSprungYay · 29/03/2022 20:49

@MrsTerryPratchett

There are properly repulsive, sex offenders on children who still have one.

Will Smith is smaaaaaall potatoes.

Agree with this.

But Will is a role model. For young black men in particular. I'm really sad he did this. And he should know better.

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babywalker56 · 29/03/2022 20:51

Should we forgive him

Who are you lol. Who are any of us about ‘should WE forgive him’

Is it really never ok to mention a black woman's hair?

It really isn’t… it’s not your business and nothing to do with you at all

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SpringHasSprungYay · 29/03/2022 20:55

@babywalker56

Should we forgive him

Who are you lol. Who are any of us about ‘should WE forgive him’

Is it really never ok to mention a black woman's hair?

It really isn’t… it’s not your business and nothing to do with you at all

Ummm... I was paraphrasing the various points being discussed in the link. (Not asking the questions personally)
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MrsTerryPratchett · 29/03/2022 20:58

But Will is a role model. For young black men in particular. I'm really sad he did this. And he should know better.

So is Chris Rock and he behaved impeccably.

If it wasn't staged, which I think it was.

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SpringHasSprungYay · 29/03/2022 21:00

@MrsTerryPratchett

But Will is a role model. For young black men in particular. I'm really sad he did this. And he should know better.

So is Chris Rock and he behaved impeccably.

If it wasn't staged, which I think it was.

You think Chris behaved impeccably?

Why would it be staged? Honestly I have read so many people say this now, but no one is explaining WHY?

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Wellthisiscrapeh · 29/03/2022 21:02

Honestly, I think it’s all made up bullshit anyway.

Mackmama · 29/03/2022 21:02

I think it would be a shame if he did lose it, I loved the King Richard film and he was great in it. He shouldn’t have done what he did though but then neither should Chris Rock, it was cruel and unnecessary.

babywalker56 · 29/03/2022 21:03

Ummm... I was paraphrasing the various points being discussed in the link. (Not asking the questions personally)

And all I did was answer two of the questions asked🤷‍♀️

Sparklingbrook · 29/03/2022 21:05

@Wellthisiscrapeh

Honestly, I think it’s all made up bullshit anyway.
I agree.
MrsTerryPratchett · 29/03/2022 21:06

Why would it be staged? Honestly I have read so many people say this now, but no one is explaining WHY?

I've seen a LOT of physical confrontations. A LOT. Through work. I also did martial arts. Fights are messy and don't look like that did. One very dramatic slap? It didn't look real. Chris recovered much too quickly after. Adrenalin makes you sweaty and shaky and makes you behave in certain ways.

I'm really quite good at spotting a liar.

Everyone is talking about the Oscars... which they weren't.

Infinitemoon · 29/03/2022 21:09

OK can somebody please explain 'the hoax' please? Is it to raise their profiles? TBH I had no idea who JPS was before this outburst.

EasterIssland · 29/03/2022 21:11

The joke was unacceptable. Why is it ok to laugh at a woman’s health problems ? Would it be ok if jada cancer and the joke was about it ?

Wellthisiscrapeh · 29/03/2022 21:13

@Infinitemoon

OK can somebody please explain 'the hoax' please? Is it to raise their profiles? TBH I had no idea who JPS was before this outburst.
Nothing is real. Most of what you see in the news, things about celebrities, it’s all made up.

To hide things that are really happening, to push agendas. It’s all theatre. That’s why it’s on the news, in the papers.

Nothing like this happens by chance.